Pensive Joe

Oil on Canvas
20"X16"
NFS
I don't think I'm done with this piece yet. Joseph Gatt is another one of my favorite models. In this pose, I love his expression. I'm not sure that the background supports that feeling yet. Judy Davis was working with me on this pose-creating an imposing sculptural bust. Joseph was in the "Mr. Clean" stance, but the discussion was deep. I caught the emotion in the face, but it needs more... When I paint without the model, I tend to talk to the subject of the painting: Joseph has more to say here.